CVE-2005-1810 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the cat parameter in WordPress, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-1810?
CVE-2005-1810 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Wordpress Wordpress, published on 1 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in template-functions-category.php in WordPress 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the $cat_ID variable, as demonstrated using the cat parameter to index.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1810?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1810?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2005-1810 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1810 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wordpress Wordpress
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-1810, GHSA-355r-m4gj-hvvw.